Senior Systems Researcher - Distributed DB & OS

Category Labs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World class benefits package (medical/dental/vision)

Unlimited paid time off

401(k) retirement plan + company match

Lunch and dinner stipend (in-office NYC)

Monthly wellness benefit

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading blockchain research firm is seeking a Systems Researcher to tackle challenging problems in decentralized technology. The role emphasizes research in databases and operating systems, requiring a PhD and significant expertise in performance optimization and algorithm design. Join a fast-paced, collaborative team dedicated to innovative solutions. The position offers a competitive salary of $250,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible time off and wellness support.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Significant research experience in databases or operating systems.
• Experience writing performant algorithms and production-grade code.

Responsibilities

• Designing algorithms and architectures for storage or recovery.
• Researching new architectures.

Skills

Research experience in systems verification

Database knowledge

Operating systems knowledge

Multi-core algorithms

Performance optimization

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Curiosity for system details

Education

PhD in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

C++

clang

LLVM

gdb

perf

Unix

git

Job description

A leading blockchain research firm is seeking a Systems Researcher to tackle challenging problems in decentralized technology. The role emphasizes research in databases and operating systems, requiring a PhD and significant expertise in performance optimization and algorithm design. Join a fast-paced, collaborative team dedicated to innovative solutions. The position offers a competitive salary of $250,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible time off and wellness support.